Bible test
What does God promise to Abram and his descendants? List 4 things and explain why these things are God's promises or how they play into the identity of Israel on the earth to God? Minimum of 12 sentences, 3 sentences each. Use Scripture as a reference.
God established a covenant to protect Abraham and his descendants. - his descendants would form into a great nation. God promised Abraham that - his descendants would be as numerous as the stars in heaven and the sand on the seashore. - God would escort Abraham to a land where he could settle down. - his descendants would be a blessing to all the families of the earth.
Should you be identifiable to the world by virtue of your identity in a Covenantal relationship with God?
I think that you should. People should be able to know by your actions. If people see how you act, it might encourage them to live for Christ.
As you understand Faith today, your Faith in God, how do you see your relationship to God, and what is required of you, conditioned by these Covenants? Are there parts of these Covenants that help shape your Covenantal relationship with God, and if so, what? Minimum of one paragraph, 5 sentences minimum.
I want to obey him. I want to follow his teachings. I want to put him first. I want to become more selfless. I wanna do what God says is right.
What is specifically required of the descendants of Abram in the Abraham Covenant? Why? What makes this special to the nation of Israel as the chosen. Minimum of 4 sentences.
In response, Abraham and his descendants were to have faith (Gen. 15:6). They need to obey God's call and command (Gen. 12:1-4; 22:1). They need to enter into God's presence (Gen. 17:1). They need to lead blameless lives (Gen. 17:1). They need to be circumcised (Gen. 17:9-14; 22-27)
Explain how the institutions of money and politics (Contracts) and Church (Covenants) need to work together for the health and wholeness of society. In other words, we know why money and politics are necessary (provision and protection and freedom and opportunity, etc...), how does a Conventional component make those three institutions work better? Minimum of 7 sentences.
The church relies on money and resources to keep functioning. Just having money and politics is like a contract. Only one group benefits. This is like any other institution. We can use money to help donate to the poor. We can use it to help the people that can't afford important things. It is important that we can use both.
What is the sign of the Covenant in the Mosaic Covenant? Why? What is it about this sign that sets Israel apart? Minimum of 3 sentences. Use Scripture as a reference.
The sign of the covenant was the Sabbath. Jesus fulfilled this covenant as the Son of God. He was the ultimate sacrifice.
What differentiates a contract and a covenant? Explain. Minimum of 3 distinctive characteristics. Minimum of 5 sentences.
There is a big difference between a contract and a covenant. In a contract, two people, or more, come together to make an exchange for mutual benefit. They are each pursuing their own interests. In a covenant, two people, or more, come together in a bond of love and trust, to share their interests, and sometimes lives. They each respect the dignity and integrity of the other person.
What does God promise Israel through the Mosaic Covenant? Why? What makes His promises special? Minimum of 4 sentences. Use Scripture as a reference.
Through Moses, God made a covenant with the people of Israel. It set them apart. It gave them the mission to reach the world.
What is required of us in every Covenant? What makes each Covenant a deal-maker or deal-breaker, from us and then from God? Think about unconditional Covenants and conditional Covenants, what is the common requirement? Minimum of 5 sentences.
We are required to have faith. It establishes the one who made the Covenant.
